The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued a red warning for snowfall and wind in parts of Gävleborg County from Thursday afternoon. The Swedish Transport Administration urges the public in that area not to travel on the roads at all. There are also orange and yellow weather warnings issued in large parts of the country. The first warning will take effect at 2:00 a.m. on 1 January.
After the storm Johannes, the electricity grid is being restored. Keep your distance from power lines on the ground. Do not enter storm-damaged forests.
Elevated levels of organisms and signs of parasites have been detected in the municipal drinking water in the Visby area. Read Region Gotland's information here.
Swedish weather warnings range from yellow, through orange to red, which is the most severe level. When the Swedish weather institute SMHI issues a warning, the weather may cause disruptions.
